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2018 Nominees

Brendan Bennett: Podiatrist

Education:

  • Wales Center for Podiatric Studies; University of Wales.

Memberships:

  • Society of Podiatrists.
  • College of Podiatrists (UK)
  • Fellow of the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine –
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glas)
  • Canadian Podiatric Medical Association.
  • Nova Scotia Podiatry Association.
  • Areas of expertise/interest:
  • Biomechanics.  Orthotics. Sports Medicine. Diagnostic Imaging. Nail Pathologies.

James Hill, DPM

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Private Practice

  • John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan
  • General podiatric medicine and surgery, wound care, diabetic limb salvage, trauma, rearfoot and reconstructive surgery, January 2015-present Troy Podiatrist, P.C., Troy, Michigan
  • General podiatric medicine and surgery, diabetic limb salvage, trauma, rearfoot and reconstructive surgery, November 2013-March 2014 Athens Podiatry Group, Brownstown, Michigan
  • General podiatric medicine and surgery, diabetic limb salvage, trauma, rearfoot and reconstructive surgery, April 2005-October 2013 Foot Care Institute, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
  • General podiatric medicine, 1998-present (licensed as a chiropodist in Ontario)

Residency Training

  • Columbia North Houston Medical Center Houston, Texas  – Podiatric surgical residency, PSR-24 (trained in the medical and surgical treatment of the forefoot, rearfoot and ankle including diabetic limb salvage and trauma), 1996-1998

Education

  • Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, Illinois – Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, 1992-1996
  • Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan – Bachelor of Science in Biology, 1988-1992 Merit Scholar Full-tuition Academic Scholarship 1988-1992
  • Farmington Hills Harrison High School, Farmington Hills, Michigan

Hospital Affiliations

  • 2005-2013 Oakwood Southshore Medical Center, Trenton, Michigan
  • 2008-2013 Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, Wyandotte, Michigan
  • 2015-present John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan

Honors and Activities

  • Special Olympics Fit Feet Program – Volunteer, 2005-2008
  • Healing the Children – Volunteer 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, Pediatric Foundation of Guatemala
  • Rotary Club Medical Brigade – Volunteer 2012, Nicaragua Medical Mission Ontario Podiatric Medical Association President, 2008-2009, 2016-present
  • Ontario Podiatric Medical Association – Chairman, Annual Scientific Conference Committee, 2008-2009
  • Canadian Podiatric Medical Association – Secretary, 2005-2010, 2017-present; Vice-President, 2008-2009, 2016-present
  • Michigan Surgical Hospital – Adjunct Clinical Faculty, July 2015-present
  • Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery – Board Certified in Foot Surgery Board; Certified in Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery
  • American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons – Fellow, 2008-present
  • American Podiatric Medical Association – Member
  • Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association – Peer Reviewer, 2017
  • AO Podiatric Advanced Course – Attendee Toronto, ON 2004
  • Federation Internationale de Podologues, 2007 World Congress of Podiatry – Copenhagen, Denmark Speaker, Accessory flexor digitorum longus muscle presenting as symptomatic tarsal tunnel syndrome
  • Ontario Podiatric Medical Association 2007 Annual Scientific Conference – Toronto, Ontario, Canada Speaker, Accessory flexor digitorum longus muscle presenting as symptomatic tarsal tunnel syndrome
  • AO Podiatric Advanced Course – Attendee Los Angeles, CA 2008
  • Oakwood Healthcare System Speakers Bureau – Speaker, Canton, MI 2011 Fixing Your Feet – A Foundation for Better Overall Health
  • AO Podiatric Masters Course, Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis Surgery (Cadavers) – Attendee Las Vegas, NV 2011
  • STAR Total Ankle Replacement Training Certificate – Chicago, IL 2013
  • INBONE II/INBONE PROPHECY Total Ankle Replacement Training Certificate – Memphis, TN 2013
  • Michigan Podiatric Medical Association, State Conference and Great Lakes Conference – Speaker, Troy, MI 2013
  • Podiatric Surgery in Central America, Lessons brought home to Michigan STAR Total Ankle Replacement Training – Las Vegas, NV 2015
  • Lapiplasty Bioskills Training Course – Southfield, MI 2017
  • Orthofix Flap & Frame TrueLok & TrueLok Trauma Circular External Fixation – Attendee Chicago, IL 2017
  • .Orthofix Charcot Solutions with TrueLok, Ankle Hindfoot Nail, TL-Hex & Hex-ray – Attendee Chicago, IL 2017

 

Jenny Ling, DPM

Dr. Jenny Ling graduated from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, CA and completed her residency program at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, under the direction of Dr. Kerry Zang. After residency, she joined Metrotown Podiatry Centre and established a full spectrum podiatric practice treating a range of foot problems across all patient populations. Her philosophy is to provide the highest level of patient care while meeting the unique needs of each patient.

Dr. Ling is the mother of 2 grown children. She has been a very active member of her community, volunteering on a number of boards, committees and associations. She would be honored to have the opportunity to give back to her professional community.

Education

  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, CA, 1990
  • Bachelor of Science, Microbiology and Biochemistry, University of Toronto, 1986

Residency

  • Podiatric Surgical Residency, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ 1991-1992
  • Rotating Podiatric Residency, California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, CA, 1990-1991

Memberships

  • Canadian Podiatric Medical Association
  • American Podiatric Medical Association

Peter Stavropoulos, DPM

Education

  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, 1989 – 1993.
  • Podiatric Surgical Resident, Genessee and Wheelock Memorial Hospitals, Flint, Michigan, 1993-1994.
  • Board Qualified in Podiatric Surgery, American Board of Podiatric Surgeons, July 1994.
  • Diploma of Chiropody, George Brown College, Toronto, ON – 1983-1985.
  • Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), McMaster University, – Hamilton, ON 1977-1980.

Experience

  • Podiatrist – Private Practice, Kitchener, ON, 1994 – present.
  • Chiropodist – Private Practice, Part-time, Toronto, ON, 1986 – 1993.
  • Staff Chiropodist, North Western General Hospital, Part-time, Toronto, December 1988 – August 1989.
  • Staff Chiropodist, St. Joseph’s Health Center, Toronto, ON, 1985 – 1988.

Professional Activites

  • Ontario Podiatric Medical Association, Director, 2017 – present.
  • College of Chiropodists of Ontario, President, 2011 – 2012, and 2013 – 2015.
  • College of Chiropodists of Ontario, Council Member, 2009 – 2015.
  • Ontario Podiatric Medical Association, HPRAC Representative, 2009.
  • College of Chiropodists of Ontario, Member, International Educational Institution Assessment Committee – 2008 – present.
  • College of Chiropodists of Ontario, Member, Assignment and – Delegation Committee – 2008.
  • Ontario Podiatric Medical Association, President, 1999 – 2002.
  • Canadian Podiatric Medical Association, Vice-President, 1999 – 2002.
  • Ontario Podiatric Medical Association, Vice-President, 1997 – 1999.
  • Ontario Podiatric Medical Association, Member, Board of – Directors, 1995 – 2009.
  • College of Chiropodists of Ontario, Diagnostics Committee, Vice-Chair, 1995.
  • College of Chiropodists of Ontario, Quality Assurance Committee, Podiatry Representative, 1995.
  • Ontario Society of Chiropodists, Editor of Monthly Newsletter, 1989.
  • Board of Regents of Ontario – Chiropody Act, Appointed Member, 1987 – 1988.
  • Ontario Society of Chiropodists, Vice-President, 1986 – 1987.

Darren Woodruff, DPM

Dr. Darren Woodruff DPM received undergraduate degrees in Biology and Linguistics at the University of Calgary prior to a Doctorate degree from the Arizona School of Podiatric Medicine at Midwestern University in Arizona. After graduating Darren finished a three year post graduate surgical residency in forefoot and rearfoot surgery at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. During his stay at Ohio State he performed hundreds of surgical procedures and received extensive training in treating wounds. During his training he completed rotations in trauma and vascular surgery, rheumatology, endocrinology, internal medicine, radiology, dermatology, infectious disease, pathology, plastic surgery, diabetic limb salvage and emergency medicine.

Dr. Woodruff is a member of the Canadian Podiatric Medical Association.

Dr. Woodruff has published papers on osteomyelitis and diabetic limb salvage. He has presented posters and presentations at conferences including the Diabetic Foot Global Conference, Translational to Clinical Regenerative Medicine Wound Care Conference, the Ohio Foot and Ankle Annual Seminar and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery Annual Scientific conference.

When he is not practicing medicine, he enjoys spending time with his wife, travelling, hiking, and enjoying cultural events. He is also fluent in Thai and Laotian.